Tag: Vagina

Vulvovaginitis

Facts About Vulvovaginitis Vulva infection after menopause is also called vulvovaginitis Vulvovaginitis due to estrogen levels drop after menopause Typical symptoms are dry mucous membranes and pain in the vagina. There may be…

By Dr Schmidt May 7, 2017 4 min read

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Clinical Information on Mycoplasma Genitalium

By Dr Schmidt May 6, 2017 4 min read

Basic information Mycoplasma Genitalium Definition The bacterium Mycoplasma genitalium was isolated for the first time in 19801 There is increasing evidence that the…

Infections

Mycoplasma Genitalium

By Dr Schmidt May 6, 2017 3 min read

Facts About Mycoplasma Genitalium Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection The symptoms of Mycoplasma genitalium are the same as for Chlamydia…

Infections

Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

By Dr Schmidt May 6, 2017 4 min read

Facts Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Acute pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries or peritoneum Several different bacteria…

Infections

Bartholinitis

By Dr Schmidt May 6, 2017 4 min read

Facts About Bartholinitis All women have two Bartholin's glands on each side of the vaginal opening The glands produce a liquid which…

Infections

Trichomonas Vaginalis

By Dr Schmidt May 6, 2017 4 min read

Facts About Trichomonas Vaginalis Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasitic infection of the vagina or urethra The infection is frequent in many parts of…

Infections

Chlamydia

By Dr Schmidt May 6, 2017 5 min read

Facts About Chlamydia Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in South Africa The infection is asymptomatic in about half…

Infections

Genital Warts (Condyloma)

By Dr Schmidt May 6, 2017 4 min read

Facts About Genital Warts Genital warts (condyloma) is a sexsygdom, caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) 70-80% of sexually active people will eventually…

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Vaginal Yeast Infection

By Dr Schmidt May 6, 2017 4 min read

Facts About Vaginal Yeast Infections Changes in the bacterial flora of the vagina leading to the growth of the fungus Candida albicans The…